You have recently moved to a new job. You are now responsible for health and safety at a large, busy retail store that is located on the outskirts of a large town served by good roads. The store sells do-it-yourself (DIY) and hardware goods, such as tools, equipment, and hazardous chemicals, to the local businesses … Read more
Waterfront Cinema is located on a busy leisure park and has eight projection screens. The Cinemaâs workforce is made up of a manager, two team leaders and 20 other workers. Many of the workers are young people who work on a temporary contract during evenings and weekends. Waterfront Cinema was previously independently owned and run. … Read more
A scientific research organisation employs 150 people, most of them are scientists or technicians. The remainder of the staff work in finance, human resources (HR), marketing and communications functions. Most of the senior leadership team and line managers are scientists. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) set the organisation up about 10 years ago and quickly … Read more
âWorkplace transportâ refers to any vehicle or piece of mobile equipment, used in any work setting, apart from travelling on public roads. Most transport-related accidents involve being: hit or run over by moving vehicles; falling from vehicles; struck by objects falling from vehicles (usually part of the load); or injured as a result of vehicles … Read more
Slips occur when the foot and floor cannot make effective contact, usually when something has been spilt, or when the shoe sole and floor finish are unsuited. Trips occur when an obstruction prevents normal movement of the foot resulting in loss of balance, usually caused by objects on the floor or uneven surfaces. Following are … Read more
A âconfined spaceâ is a space which is substantially (though not always entirely) enclosed, and presents one or more âspecified risksâ. Dangers can arise in confined spaces because of the following issues. A lack of oxygen; Poisonous gas, fume or vapour; Liquids and solids which can suddenly fill the space, or release gases into it, … Read more
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations state that: âDuring working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable.â What is reasonable depends on the nature of the workplace. The expectation in an office will be different than in a warehouse. The Approved Code of Practice to the regulations states that: âThe … Read more
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations requires the management of risks associated with substances in use or otherwise affecting the workplace if they are deemed to be âhazardous to healthâ. CoSHH doesnât cover lead, asbestos or radioactive substances because these have their own specific regulations. What is a hazardous substance? Hazardous substances … Read more
You are a shift supervisor working for an organisation that makes specialist cheeses. The cheese is sold to workers and the public from a small on-site shop. The cheese is also distributed and sold through independent retailers and a large supermarket chain. The cheese manufacturing site where you work is in a small village, employs … Read more
The misuse of drugs (illegal, prescription, or industrial substances such as solvents) and alcohol can damage individual health and cause difficulties for employers because of increased absenteeism and reduced productivity. The approach to tackling workplace problems with drugs and/or alcohol involves : A clear policy (introduced after consultation with the workforce); Screening; and Support and/or … Read more